Free midday power just the start for energy equity
The allure of free daytime power has brought savings-motivated Australians to energy expert Mamoon Reza’s door. Akin to power happy hour, the Solar Sharer policy announced in 2025 has been…
How war in Iran helps an Aussie farming breakthrough
Seven years ago, dairy farming team Kate Mirams and her husband Peter Neaves took a leap, and it changed their soil forever. Perplexed by the cost of keeping their herd…
Musk offers to pay TSA salaries, amid budget battle
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, says he will cover the pay of US Transportation Security Administration officers during their second unpaid work stoppage in six months amid…
Sodden communities hit twice by slow-moving cyclone
Already soaked northern communities are being battered by the second coming of Tropical Cyclone Narelle, as they brace for the possibility of road closures and supply shortages. Narelle is already…
Labor to work ‘guts out’ after seismic shift at poll
South Australia has woken to a returned Labor government but it will be days before it is clear how many lower house seats One Nation has won despite a huge…
“Healing” charity raises tax-deductible funds for Israeli soldiers
The Chai Charitable Foundation is facilitating donations to Brothers for Life, an Israeli organisation providing support services to soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). What’s the scam? The scam…
Matisse, 1941-1954 review – hit after glorious hit in a show of life-enhancing genius
Grand Palais, ParisAn epic collection of the artist’s final 13 years of work explodes with the stunning colours and spiky cutouts that redefined art Forget the joy and energy of…
Influencers are drinking shots of olive oil and lemon juice. Should you?
Wellness enthusiasts on TikTok and Instagram claim the combination bestows glowing skin and better digestion A shot of lemon juice and olive oil might be delicious on a salad –…
‘He was a very dear friend’: Cary Elwes on life after The Princess Bride – and losing Rob Reiner
The actor was Marlon Brando’s PA, and received career advice from Al Pacino. But it’s for the catchphrase-strewn classic that he’ll be best remembered. He talks about the film’s legacy,…
Five Great Reads: 90s bassists, at war with AI slop, and a secretly gay footballer’s extraordinary story
Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales Get this in your inbox every weekend. Sign up for Five Great Reads here…